Charles W. Morrisey

MORRISEY, CHARLES WILLIAM JR. Was born July 9, 1940 in Neptune, NJ to Charles and Rose Morrisey. He was born again in early 1974 at Lincroft Bible Church, in New Jersey, and was promoted to Glory December 22,2013 at home in Spring Arbor. Charlie attended school in Rumson, NJ, then graduated from theLawrenceville School in 1959. He attended Haverford College for 3 years. After a period of aimlessness and searching, he discovered the Lord Jesus Christ as his own Savior, which changed his entire life. He returned to school at age 35, graduating from Grace College with a BA in English in 1976, followed by a Master of Divinity from Grace Theological Seminary in 1980, and a Masters in English from Purdue University in 1982. He began teaching at Spring Arbor University (then Spring Arbor College) in 1986, retiring in May 2006. He completed his PhD in May 2000, writing his dissertation on a volume of Tennyson's poetry. Charlie was a long-distance runner for years, covering 40 miles per week. He also brought home many trophies in his age division at 5K and 10K races. Even when his health began to fail, he continued regular exercise at the track with his walker, which was an inspiration to many. He married Carol Ingalsbe January 2, 1976 and they had four children. He is survived by one sister, Carole (Bruce) Jaffa of Moose Pass, Alaska; one brother, Will Morrisey, of Hillsdale, MI; his wife Carol; son Trevor (Alicia) Morrisey and their daughter Lily; son Sean Morrisey; daughter Susanna (Tony) Rowser and their sons Damarius and Dominic; and grandson Anton Karl. He was preceded in death by his parents and his oldest daughter Elizabeth Karl. In March 2005 Charlie completed his spiritual journey when he entered the Catholic Church. He loved his Lord, his family, and his ministry of teaching. He had an excellent mind, a subtle wit, a kind heart, and integrity. He will be greatly missed. Mr. Morrisey is at the Desnoyer Funeral Home where the family will receive friends on Sunday December 29 from 2-4 and 6-8 with a time of remembrance at 6:30 PM. The family will also receive friends at Queen's Church on Monday from 10:30 - 11:00 AM. The Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday December 30 at 11 a.m. at Queen of the Miraculous Medal Catholic Church. A private interment will be held at the Spring Arbor Cemetery. Fr. Timothy MacDonald will officiate at the Funeral Mass. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Spring Arbor University English Department would be appreciated. To send condolences to the family go online to www.desnoyerfuneralhome.com Desnoyer Funeral Home, Family owned for 123 years